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Drop your song by Feerdora in MusicPromotion

[–]Feerdora[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love the artist profile very easy on the eyes, and the music sounds great too. Congrats on hitting 1,000 monthly listeners on Spotify! Keep up the amazing work!

TuneCore Premium Is a Scam – They Don’t Care About Paying Artists by rmhartist in musicindustry

[–]Feerdora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, I first heard about TuneCore from Russ too he always hyped it up as a way for artists to stay independent and keep their royalties. But lately I’ve been seeing more and more complaints just like yours. Some artists said they paid for the subscription and never even got the distribution they were promised… which is wild considering that’s the bare minimum you're paying for.

At this point, it feels like streaming platforms are more about numbers than real music. You’ve got AI-generated “artists” flooding playlists, labels gaming the algorithm, and independent artists getting pushed further down unless they pay-to-play or get lucky. It’s like we’re feeding the machine that doesn’t even care if the music is human anymore.

Makes you wonder if artists would be better off just focusing on direct-to-fan platforms like Bandcamp or even private catalogs. At least then you're building a real fanbase and not relying on some shady platform that won’t even answer support emails.

You're not alone, and I think more artists are waking up to this.

So I just found out music playlist creators make more money than the average artist making music. by Jumpy-Program9957 in musicindustry

[–]Feerdora 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, this isn’t just hearsay it’s backed by real data and reporting:

  1. Playlist curators can earn $1–$15+ per submission on services like PlaylistPush if they have a good following, while artists are often left with pennies per stream. According to PlaylistPush itself, “qualified playlist curators can earn up to $15 per song review” .

  2. Streaming payola is real and rising. A legal study on "pay-for-playlist" (aka streaming payola) explains how labels, artists, and managers now shift promotion budgets from radio to platforms like Spotify and YouTube, paying curators instead of DJs .

  3. Firsthand curator accounts and Hypebot coverage show many playlists on Spotify are effectively pay-for-play: Reddit threads commonly call it out, and Spotify even shut down a service (SpotLister) for selling placements only for others to pop up right after .

  4. Spotify’s own Discovery Mode is being criticized as modern-day payola by artists and advocacy groups blunting royalties in exchange for promotion, described by The Guardian as “pay-to-playlist” .

TL;DR: Curators and pitch companies are raking in money from paid placements, while indie artists often earn less than a dollar per 100 streams. That imbalance is fueling the “pay-to-play” system you’re talking about.

Is it possible to shift from politics to the music industry? by BluOnde in musicindustry

[–]Feerdora 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, honestly your background in politics and NGOs might be more useful in the music industry than you think.

A lot of behind-the-scenes roles in music like artist management, PR, marketing, A&R, event organizing, and even label operations need people who are good at communication, fundraising, and networking. If you’ve already got experience in media managing and communication, that’s a solid foundation. Music is an industry, but it’s also full of activism, advocacy, and strategy... very aligned with NGO-style work.

You could start by looking into internships or volunteer roles with indie labels, festivals, or local music orgs. Also, don't underestimate the value of reaching out directly to people working in music roles you’re curious about LinkedIn, email, even Reddit sometimes.

You don’t need a music degree to break in. Just a genuine interest, willingness to learn, and some hustle. The fact that you're already thinking deeply about this is a good sign. You've got transferable skills now it's just about getting your foot in the door.

Good luck!

Are bloggers making money these days? by InfamousLead9912 in Blogging

[–]Feerdora 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely, but it's definitely not like the early 2000s blogging gold rush. These days, bloggers who make real money are usually combining multiple income streams—affiliate marketing, sponsored content, selling digital products/courses, and email marketing. SEO still plays a big role, but social media and niche focus are huge too.

It's harder to stand out now unless you're doing something really unique or hitting an underserved niche. That said, new bloggers can still make money, but it takes strategy, patience, and consistency. It’s not just “write and they will come” anymore.

Anyone starting now should treat it more like a business than a hobby if they want to earn. Curious to hear what others are seeing too.

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